Crab salad is one of the best ways to enjoy crab meat. It’s super easy to make and a meal you’ll love for the summer season. All you need are crab meat (whether that’s fresh crab legs, lump crab meat or imitation crab), crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy lemon dressing that ties it all together.
Crab salad from the deli always feels like a special treat. But I have a newfound love for this homemade version. It’s simple and classic, with ingredient tweaks that are minimal yet substantial. It’s amazing what diced shallots and fresh chives can do to this salad! So if you’re looking for a crave-worthy salad to make for lunch, or take to your next party, this seafood salad is one you can make again and again.
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Which crab meat to use: fresh crab legs, lump crab meat or imitation crab?
01:36 Make the crab salad dressing
02:05 Roughly chop the imitation crab
03:10 Dice the celery, shallot and herbs
03:54 Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir together
04:33 Transfer the crab salad to a serving bowl
05:29 Taste test
05:50 How to serve and store the crab salad
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21 Comments
Alright friends, how do we all feel about imitation crab – yay or nay?? xo – Lisa
This looks delicious. Thank you 😊
I prefer to use lump crab but if someone offered me a plate of imitation, I’d eat it.
I watched this two days ago, bought the ingredients yesterday and today, and made it for lunch today! I piled it onto a huge flaky croissant and it was so delicious! 🫶🏻
I’ve always used imitation crab for my crab salad tostadas family loves it.
I really love this recipe , perfect like always 💜
Love your recipes! The ingredients you use are things I have on hand so that makes it so convenient!
New Sub. Just bought your book and am going through it right now! So excited. Thank you thank you. ❤
Wouldn’t you cook the crab/fish?
Just made it. Yummy. Thanks!!
Next time I'll make it with real crab.
What about calamari salad? Go crazy! Have u tried the seaweed salad at Costco? 😍fun
Also, it's hatch chili season, lots of ideas! Run
I made a variation of this recipe at a grocery store deli that I worked at and we added chopped water chestnuts for extra texture and crunch! Delicious served in a tomato for lunch!
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Thanks for this! One of my favorites!😋And thanks for great website & recipes accessible to everyone.❤
Good morning 😮
I love this video. I am learning so much from your videos ❤ Love your channel 👋
Looks so easy and delicious!
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What is the first ingredieng for the dressing i cant hear that word thank you
I love this dressing recipe
OMG she talk toooooo much
I looove immitation Crabmeat!! I love real crab also, of course.🩷